Free parking is available for all guests. Once the main parking lot and overflow lots at 5300 Otis Road SE are full there is more overflow parking at the lot across the street from Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd SE).

A golf cart shuttle will be available to help guests get from the overflow lots to the event. Also, guests are welcome to enjoy the trails connecting the barn overflow lot to the Amazing Space campus.

All guests are asked to stop by a check-in table along the main sidewalk leading up to the building where they will receive a wristband. Please bring ID.

VIP guests are welcome to begin check in at 5:00 PM when the VIP reception, sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, starts. Celebration ticket holders are invited to check in beginning at 6:00 PM. Guests arriving early are encouraged to explore the grounds until thier check in time.

This event is casual and outdoors, and guests are encouraged to dress comfortably.

Whether your celebration outfit includes a tie and jacket, a sun dress, your favorite fall sweater vest or a pair of cowboy boots, please dress as yourself and keep in mind that the event will be outdoors rain or shine.

There will be a pair of photo opportunities, sponsored by Carson Wealth, perfect for couples or groups to capture their evening. We recommend using these before sunset (~7:16 PM).

Yes! VIP ticket holders will be able to drink free during the VIP reception and Celebration ticket holders will receive one free drink. Any drinks purchased beyond that can be purchased with cash or card.

Also, the Creekside Shop will be open. There you can purchase shop items and you can pay to take home some of the mums and gourds decorating the event space.

Charcuterie cup appetizers by The Hangry Lady will be available throughout the event, including the VIP reception. The main entree (a barbeque-inspired dish by Blend Events) will be set out at 6:00 PM. After the entree, guests can enjoy hand pies from Jen Juhl of White Tree Bakery.

All food is catered by local businesses, is included in the price of admission, and served in portable (and compostable) containers that allow guests to mingle as they eat.

Sadly, yes. The fun and dancing will wrap up at 9:00 PM.

Last call at the bar will be around 8:30 PM and the Dandelion Stompers live performance will end by 9:00 PM.

All guests are able to take home a special thank-you gift from Frontier Co-op and Hills Bank. A golf cart shuttle will be available to help guests return to their vehicles. If you want to enjoy a night hike back to your car, please prepare by bringing a flashlight or headlamp.